Houston Rockets Rumors: Amen Thompson Max Extension +Bulls Targeting Tari Eason In Free Agency

Houston Rockets Rumors: Amen Thompson Max Extension +Bulls Targeting Tari Eason In Free Agency

Houston Rockets rumors are heating up as the NBA offseason begins, with Amen Thompson and Tari Eason at the forefront of the Rockets’ plans. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CHAT – ESPN named Amen Thompson as one of the top 20 contracts that will shape the NBA offseason, projecting a 5-year, $251 million max extension despite his shooting struggles. Tari Eason is a restricted free agent this offseason, and while the Rockets can match any offer, the Chicago Bulls have shown interest. Rockets GM Rafael Stone has stated he “fully expects they will be with us for the foreseeable future,” indicating the team’s intention to retain both young stars.

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Amen Thompson’s potential max extension is a major topic for the Houston Rockets this NBA offseason. ESPN’s Bobby Marks highlighted Thompson’s career highs in minutes, points, assists, and rebounds during the 2025-26 season, where he also earned All-Defensive first-team honors in 2025. Marks suggests Thompson’s defensive prowess and upside warrant a max extension, but cautions the Rockets about negotiating 30% language if Thompson wins Defensive Player of the Year next season, which could significantly increase the contract value. Thompson’s 2025-26 stats included 18.3 PPG, 5.3 APG, 7.8 RPG, and a 53.4 FG%, with a 21.6 3P%.

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Sports Illustrated On Bulls interest in Tari
“The Rockets were in talks with the Chicago Bulls, who had a multitude of point guard options to spare, which was Houston’s biggest need all season, following the season-ending injury to Fred VanVleet at the start of the season.The Bulls were shopping both Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu, both of whom will have expiring contracts at the end of the season. The Bulls were in pursuit of Rockets fourth-year forward Tari Eason.”

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ESPN’s Bobby Marks provided a detailed analysis on Amen Thompson’s value to the Houston Rockets. Marks noted Thompson’s impressive defensive stats, including 1.5 steals, 0.6 blocks, and 2.5 deflections per game, with opponents shooting just 41% against him. He emphasized that Thompson’s defensive prowess and overall upside justify a max extension for the Rockets. Marks also pointed out the potential financial implications of a 30% language clause, citing Evan Mobley’s extension increasing from $224 million to $269 million after winning DPOY, a scenario the Rockets should consider with Thompson.

2025 Rockets stats leaders:
Kevin Durant: 26.0 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 4.8 APG
Alperen Sengun: 20.4 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 6.2 APG
Amen Thomson: 18.3 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 5.3 APG
Jabari Smith Jr.: 15.8 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 1.9 APG
Reed Sheppard: 13.5 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 3.4 APG

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